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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,389.22, 594,674.64 and 171,787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,389.22, 594,674.64 and 171,787.38 is: 257,720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,389.22 : 594,674.64 = 171,787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,389.22/594,674.64 = 171,787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,389.22x = 594,674.64 × 171,787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,389.22x = 102,157,598,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,157,598,358.04/396,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,720.43

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